GRE Word List
EMETIC
an agent that induces vomiting
The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |